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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9

Portability
82 Imaging
73 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released within a month of the Z9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the Z9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 Z9 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kClearer display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z9 
RevealedSeptember 2021October 2021Similar generation
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the Z9.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z9 is 82 and 51 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z9.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z9 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography info
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
83
 focusing manually
 excellent MP (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
89
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
79
 tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 does not have image stabilization
70
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than others (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
80
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 excellent MP (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
91
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery (740 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
80
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 does not feature selfie friendly display
65
 great battery (740 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
 heavier than others (1,340g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography features
81
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (380 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
87
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 great battery (740 CIPA)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
37
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
32
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with external mic socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others (1,340 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 62 29
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 740 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots One Dual
Launch price $900 $5,500